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PERFECTION IN TEXTILES—A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790

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THE SLATER NEWS Vol. 3 Slater, S. C., January 25, 1945 No. 2

[drawing of Slater Mill] Slater Mill SLATER, SO. CAROLINA 1943

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No Time to Celebrate Victory Until War Is Won Says Admiral

"Our fighting men are fervently hoping that their countrymen, rather than celebrate a victory half-won, will rededicate themselves to the struggle, and show this dedication in a continuing flow of supplies which will enable us to crush the Japanese military machine in the shortest possible time," Vice Admiral Thomas C. Kincaid, Commander of the Southwest Pacific Force, told American war workers in a special message recorded at an unnamed Pacific base.

"No one knows better than you that this is a war of supplies," Admiral Kincaid continued. "If there were any doubt, you would have only to look at a map. Before one gun can be fired against the enemy. we must move tons of equipment great distances — and a map tells only part of the story — ommitting such significant details as enemy opposition or a sudden typhoon.

"I believe you'll be interested in a brief report on supplies during the first thirty days of the Philippine operations. One hundred and fifty-six thousand Navy men manned the ships and planes of this force — a number equal to the entire population of the city of Flint, Michigan. For these men, we needed two thousand tons of food, and two hundred and three tons of clothing. These same men purchased through their ship's service stores, two thousand tons of miscellaneous personal items — soap, candy, cigarettes,—small things which mean so much in terms of morale.

"But you can't sink Jap ships with candy bars. During the battle of Leyte Gulf one battleship alone — the California, venerable veteran of Pearl Harbor, fired six hundred tons of projectiles, expending more than one hundred tons of powder. Supporting the landings on the Philippines, and in subsequent engagements, the 7th Fleet used 74-, 000 gallons of fuel — the capacity load of seventeen oceangoing tankers.

"These supplies are the suplies you have given us, and the present flow is a satisfying contrast to what we had to work with during the black days of 1942, when the onrushing Japs seemed to be on the threshold of further conquest and occupations.

"But success brings up an old problem, by now almost an axiom. As the enemy is thrust back toward the inner defenses of his Island Empire, his lines of supply become shorter, while ours become longer. In short, for each new

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SLATERITE DONATES BOOKS TO LIBRARY

We wish to thank Miss Doris Graham for the two books which she recently donated to the Library. The first of these books, "Hasty Wedding," by Mignon G. Eberhart, is a mystery story which all "mystery lovers" will want to read. The other book donated by Miss Graham is, "A Girl Of The Limberlost," by Gene StrattonPorter. This book is especially interesting to our readers at this time, since the 16 mm. feature length picture of this title was recently shown in the Library.

Miss Graham lives on First Street, and is employed in the Weaving Department of our plant. Her thoughtfullness in giving these books to the Library is greatly appreciated. ------------------------------------------ Girl Scouts Set New Work Goal

The Senior Girl Scout Troop is rapidly progressing. Having been organized since October, they have accomplished many things, one of the most outstanding of which was to help take up gladiolia bulbs at Meadows Farm. This program was a worthy one, and the proceeds went toward Scout uniforms.

At present the Scouts are working toward the goal of being a Senior Service Troop. The purpose of this will be of service to our community and to the people of it.

The following officers were elected when the troop was first organized: Billie Hamilton — President Josephine Burdette — Vice President Frances Cole — Scribe Bobbie McMullan — Treasurer

All girls between the ages of 14 through 18 are urged to attend our meetings, which are held each Tuesday at 5 o'clock P. M.

Our sponsor is Miss Frances Pollard who has done much toward hellping our troop get organized. ---------------------------------------- Church Circle Holds Regular Monthly Meet

The G. I. Josephine Circle of the Marietta Women's Missionery Society held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Robinson.

Seven member attended this meeting. Mrs. Estelle Whitmire, circle leader, presided.

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Reid Announces Film Schedule For Four Months

The continuation of the 16 mm. picture program in our Library will be resumed on January 16. A complete schedule of pictures has been booked for the next four months. Mr. Reid has continued his practice of booking films which will give a broad and varied program. Several feature length pictures, based on famous books, have also been scheduled.

Dates and titles for these picture events are as follows:

JANUARY 16: "Give Me Liberty," "Recalled to Life," "Dynamite New York," "Drunk Driving" and "Mary's Little Lamb" (a comedy cartoon).

JANUARY 30: "Bad Boy" (a feature length picture), "Troop Train" (a news film), and "Going Spanish" (a comedy).

FEBRUARY 13: "Know Your Money," "Daylighting the Trail of the Padres," "Crime and Prisons," "The Causes and Immediate Effects of the First World War," and "Dora's Dunking Doughnuts" (a comedy).

FEBRUARY 27: "Rolling Down to Meixco," "Life of a Healthy Child," "The Story of Dr. Carver," "Railroadin,' " "Orchids," and "Jack Frost" (a comedy cartoon).

MARCH 13: "With Williamson Beneath the Sea" (a feature length picture), "Paratroops" (a war film), "The Cave Man," and "Mickey's Clever Tricks" (a comedy).

MARCH 27: "History of Aviation," "Canals in England," "North Carolina . . . . Variety Vacationland," "Memories," (Organlogue), and "Trolley Ahoy."

APRIL 10: "Calling of Dan Matthews" (a feature length picture based on Harold Bell Wright's book bearing the same title, "Dover" (war news), and "What's To Do" (a comedy).

APRIL 24: "Our Neighbors

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The Women's Missionary Society of Marietta Baptist Church, Marietta, S. C., recentlly held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. G. W. Bowers. Mrs. D. P. Bates, the president of the society, presided at the meeting.

A number of members were in attendance and all of them enjoyed the program given. This program was under the direction of Mrs. Henry Batson, who is the program chairman.

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INVESTITURE RITES FOR NEW GIRL SCOUTS

On Wednesday, December 20, 1944 an investiture service was held at Slater Hall by the Brownie and Intermediate Girl Scouts of Slater.

Six new members were admitted to the Brownie Troup and six others were promoted from the Brownies to the Intermediate Scouts.

The six new Brownie members were: Margaret Robinson, Joan Roland, Ruby Tolly, Shirley Goodwin, Barbara Godfrey and Ferne Barrett.

Those promoted to Intermediate Scouts weere Joan Farmer, Caroleen Smith, Fredie Trusdale, Edwina Owens, Sara Faye Johnson and Dale Whitted.

After the promotion services were ended, members of the

(Con't. on page 2, col. 5) ----------------------------------------- Women's Society Hold Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Slater Methodist Church met with Mrs. Lucille McMullan on January 16 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. As this was the first meeting of the New Year, it naturally was one of the most important meetings to be held during the year.

Mrs. E. A. McGill was in charge of the devotional exercises. Mrs. Ted Addington read a lovely poem about the New Year.

In the business session which was held after the devotional program, the principal business consisted of planning for the ensuing year. Committees were appointed to look after the different phases of work pertaining to the local society, and in addition, pledge cards were filled out for the New Year. A new committee was appointed and is to be known as the promotional committee. This committee will look toward the expansion of the local society. Mrs. Henry B. Taylor and Mrs. E. A. McGill were appointed by the President to serve on this committee.

Plans were also made for the society to send as many representatives as possible to an advance meeting of all Methodist Churches in the Greenville District. This meeting is to be held Sunday night, January 21, at 7:30 at the Buncombe Street Methodist Church. One of the speakers on this program is to be Mrs. L. L. Hardin, President of the upper South Carolina Conference of Women's Societies of Christian Service.

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Country Now Produces In A Day More Than For Entire Year 1940

In crediting the accomplishments of the Army Service Forces, General Brehon Somervell, Commanding General, ASF, in his annual report on the Army Service Forces, stated that in the final analysis it is the American people who have made the supply achievements of the ASF possible.

"American Enterprise," he said, "has done a magnificent job in producing supplies for military use. In the space of four short years our industrial resources have been mobilized to a degree that once seemed impossible. At present this country produces In A Single Day more supplies for the War Department than were produced for it in the entire fiscal Year of 1940. This is a record in which the entire nation may take due pride. But it is a record that Must Be Maintained Until Final Victory Is Ours. American management and American labor must throw themselves into the emergencies that will continue to develop with the same enthusiasm and effectiveness that they showed during the more critical periods of the war. Provided the changing needs of the war and their urgency are understood by management and by labor, the result will never be in doubt."

In another recent speech, General Somervell said, "It would save us all a lot of sleepless nights if we could know that the last bullet would kill the last Jap, and that that bullet would be fired by a soldier who had just eaten the last K ration, just before the last artillery shell and the last bomb had been dropped into the last enemy position. We are expected to have enough of everything but not too much of anything, and thus end the war with our books in perfect balance. I wish we could do this. It would certainly spare us a lot of trouble later. On the other hand, it would make trouble at the present time if we were short a single item which was needed by a single soldier on the battlefield. We are looking forward to years of investigation of why we didn't have enough of some things and why we had too much of others. It will be very easy to apply hindsight to all of the problems we face today, and to ask why we didn't solve them at once.

"Manufacturers complain because we change models. I assure you we don't change them because we like to be fickle. We change them only when we see that we are going to get licked if we don't, or if it is evident that a change will save an American life or hasten a victory. The latest and most

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Page 2 THE SLATER NEWS January 25, 1945

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The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By S. Slater & Sons, Inc. Established 1790 In the Interest of Its Employees

STAFF Robert H. ATKINSON---------------Editor MARGARET P. HESTER ----Asst. Editor

REPORTERS

Weave Room: B. O. Godfrey, Ernestine McCall, Savilla Moon, Jeanette Godfrey, Nellie Barnette, Lillie Dill, Walker Reid, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox and Sara C. Chitwood.

Preparation Dept.: Jessie Vassey, Dorothy Hawkins, Julia Brown, Mildred Mull, Mary Wallace, Lucille Tate, Ruby Drury, Nellie Ruth Payne, Stanley Hawkins.

Cloth Room: Jessie M. Smith, Elsie Raxter.

Community: Mrs. Raymond Johnson, W. Earle Reid, Ruby P. Reid, Doris F. Atkinson.

We Fight For

It is becoming quite trite to say we are engaged in war. Nevertheless this fact remains true, for we are engaged in a total war, fighting for many things near and dear to the hearts of the American people.

If we were to question different people in various walks of life, perhaps their answers would be different because everyone has a different conception of what the American way of life actually is.

To a minister of the Gospel, we would find his answer to be that we are fighting for the life of Christianity itself. This includes many things, and especially the privilege of worshipping the Divine as we please. This consideration is not to be taken lightly, for it does form a distinct part of the American way of life.

To an educator, we are fighting for the right to teach the facts and truths of this world to our posterity so that they can best understand the present and be better enabled to gaze into the future, through study. This is also an important phase of the American way of life. Everyone wants to see eductional opportunities expanded so as to take in all of the people.

To men who manufacture, we are fighting for a new market for our products in foreign lands. This factor is also important, because it means emloyment for many Americans in many walks of life when manufacturers are able to find markets for their goods.

Likewise commercial men, and here we mean those who buy and sell, are also looking for ways and means to sell their goods and to buy those things required by the American people.

To the idealist, perhaps we are fighting to make the world safe fof democracy or some other phrase of high sound or as idealistic. This, too, has its place in the American way of life in which we must not lose sight, however, and become so lordly due to our place as the leaders among the countries of the world that we will want to foce upon other people our ways of living and doing things. We must recognize the rights of other people to their

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thoughts and to their ideals. At the same time, we must see that our interests are safeguarded and that never again are we molested and disturbed by the bandit nations of the world.

As to how a choice will be found or made so as to cover this essential requirement, we do not know as that will be left to the statesmen of our time. Just exactly how matters are to be administred after the days of peace is also a problem for statesmen.

Going back to our original problem of what we are fighting for, we think it can be summed uup by saying that we are fighting for the things which are American, that is, our ideals, our ways and means of gaining a livlihood, and also to walk upright and honorably among the peoples of the world without being molested. We firmly believe these are the things we are fighting for.

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SLATER DAY BY DAY

When cold weather comes, all sensible animals like bears, and bull-frogs and Slater-DayBy-Day columnists find themselves a nice place to hibernate. Bears hibernate in caves; frogs hibernate in mud, and columnists of my caliber hibernate in the corner beside the fire where they can watch the village go by.

There goes a couple of small boys, strolling along, eating peanuts and tossing the hulls back over their shoulders, completely unmindful of the cold drizzle that is settling on their heads.

And here comes an aged gentleman, hunched down into his overcoat collar and picking his way along with short prancing steps, making sure of his footing by feeling the sidewalk with his cane, and pausing to lift his hat dramatically to a housewife.

And yonder is a bewhiskered farmer who has made an early morning trip to the grocery store. He strides along the street with free and easy step, protected from the cold with working man's gloves and a knitted cap pulled down over his ears, and he munches an apple and spits the peelings from his mouth in the manner of Kipling's Elephant-child who strewed banana skins.

Two small girls dressed exactly alike and wearing identical smiles, hurry along the deserted way to school, cold hands tucked into coat sleeves as the arms make cradles for their stacks of books.

And a couple of blue jays that didn't go south for the winter, strike a vivid note of color as they flash their gay wings among the leafless branches of the oak tree in our yard. ------------------------------------ FIRST AID FOR CHILDREN. Eighth grade pupils of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, rural schools are learning first aid from county police. The sheriff's office reports a marked decrease in home and school accidents among these pupils. All 53 motorcycle patrol officers of the sheriff's office are Red Cross first aid instructors.

[column 3] Cloth Room Chatter

Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Veal have received word that their son, Pvt. Harold Veal, is recovering from a severe case of pneumonia in a hospital in England.

Mr. William E. Hall, of the U. S. Navy, has been visiting his wife, Mrs. Margaret Hall, and her mother, Mrs. Estelle Dixon, for the past few days. He was called home due to the death of his mother, Mrs. Charlie Hall, who lived in Greenville,

Sgt. Roy B. Smith, husband of Mrs. Opal J. Smith, writes her that he is somewhere in Belgium.

Mrs. Elmeda Hester entertained her Sunday School Class of Junior boys and girls with a party at her house Saturday night.

Mrs. Ester Hart had as her guests Wednesday night little Barbara and Frances Hester.

We regret that Mrs. Mary Cline is absent due to the illness of her little daughter, Frances, who is recuperating from an appendectomy in the St. Francis Hospital in Greenville.

Mr. Rufus Barton was the supper guest of Mr. Clarence Fore in Marietta on Saturday night.

We are glad to have Mrs. Estelle Coggins back on the job after several months' absence.

The first shift welcomes Mrs. Pearl Garland, who has been working the second shift.

Mr. Charlie Benson has returned to work after being absent several weeks due to illness. We are glad he is able to be back on the job again.

Mrs. Estelle Kelly is glad to report that her son, Pvt. Cleveland Kelly, is home from the veteran hospital in Johnson City, Tenn.

Mrs. Annie Johnson has received word that her brother, Cpl. Eugene H. Southerlin, is with General Patton's division in Luxembourg. All who know him extend him their best wishes.

Mr. Eugene Thomas has been out a few days while his son, Douglas, has been in the hospital. He reports that Douglas is doing nicely.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson enjoyed a delightful visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stroud Sunday.

Mr. Thomas wishes to thank the second shift Cloth Room and Preparation Department for the kindness shown him during the illess of his son.

Cpl. Avery E. Merrell visited the Raxter family of Dacusville recently, and also Miss Clara Farthing, of Slater.

Mrs. Annie Johnson wishes to thank each and everyone for their cooperation the past year and also for the nice gift that was presented her.

Mrs. Beulah Stroud is greatly missed during her absence. Everyone wishes her a speedy recovery from her illness.

The second shift welcomes Redford Grasty back to second. ---------------------------------------- READING MATERIAL. To meet demand for reading material aboard hospital ships and overseas the American Red Cross has sent 2,832,826 books and magazines since July 1, 1943.

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Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Drury had as their guests Sunday, Sgt. and Mrs. Lewis Campbell, of Columbia. Mrs. Campbell is the sister of Mrs. Drury.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Truesdale and family visited Mrs. L. J. Truesdale in Lancaster, S. C. this past weekend. Mrs. L. J. Truesdale is the mother of Mr. Bill Truesdale.

David Batson was dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hodgens, of Travelers Rest, S. C., recently.

We are glad to see Ansel Garrett back at work, after being out with back injuries for a month. He is employed in the Slasher Room.

Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Truesdale and children visited Mr. Truesdale's mother, Mrs. L. D. Truesdale, of Lancaster, S. C. recently.

Mr. David Batson, of Travelers Rest, S. C., made a business trip to Columbia, S. C. last week.

Thomas Childress, A/S, son of Mrs. Lillie Mae Childress, was home on a weekend pass from Bainbridge, Md., recently. Thomas has been in the hospital for three weeks before he came home.

Virginia Duncan and Lillie Gilreath spent Sunday with Emily Gilreath, of Marietta.

Charles Barton of Rock Hill, S. C., visited his grandmother, Mrs. Alice Barton, recently.

Marie Suber and Louise Hughes visited relatives in Belton, S. C., recently.

S/Sgt. John B. Redding, friend of Bernice McCall, has just returned from New Guinea.

Mary Brooks has received word that her husband Cpl. William C. Brooks, Jr., is in Belgium. Bill was in England before he went to Belgium.

Jarrard Harrison has been out two weeks to due to illness. We hope he will soon be up and around and back on the job again.

Pvt. Thomas F. Goldsmith,

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husband of Evelyn Goldsmith, was home for the weekend.

We welcome Jack Ridgeway and Norman Green on second shift.

Grace Foster plans to spend next weekend with her cousin, Caro Cunningham, in Travelers Rest.

The third shift welcomes R. D. Redding to the department.

Mamie Graham motored to Caesar's Head with friends recently.

Velma Davis and Frances Turner visited Christine Hendricks last weekend. Christine returned with them to their home in Baltimore, Md.

Cpl. Randolph Saxon is home with his wife, Viola Saxon, on a furlough from Camp Shelby, Miss.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tate and family were glad to have their son and brother from Jacksonville, Fla., during the Christmas holidays. He is Eugene Tate.

Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Berry from Gaffney visited Miss Della Camden Christmas day.

Mr. Broadus Poole and friends are visiting in Nashville, Tenn.

We are glad to see Mrs. Lois Jewell back on the job after being out for 15 days.

Mrs. Sophie Hilton visited relatives and friends in New York City recently.

Louis Stanley and Tiddie Wallace have been guests of their aunt, Mrs. Mary Wallace, for the past ten days.

Mr. P. A. Jamison spent the past week in Greenville with friends.

We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Batson, of Greenville, died. She is the aunt of David Batson.

We are glad to have Mrs. Allie Mae Stockton back at work. She has been out due to the induction of her husband into the Navy.

We are glad to have David Batson back at work. ______________________________ [column 4, bottom section]

The Natural Tendency of American Soldiers to Name Their Fighting Equipment with which they live day and night has resulted in the following nicknames: Light tank, M-5 — General Suart; Light tank M24 — General Chaffee; Medium tank, M-4 — General Sherman; 240mm Howizer — Black Dragon; 8-inch gun — Black Panther; 8-inch Howitzer — Gargantua; 3-inch gun motor carriage, M-10 — Wolverine; 155mm gun motor carriage, M18 — The King Kong ; 76mm gun motor carriage, M-18 — the Hellcat; 90mm gun motor carriage, M-36 — the Slugger; Twin 40mm gun motor carriage, M-19 — the Badger; 105mm howitzer motor carriage, M-7 — The Priest; 75mm howitzer, motor carriage, M-8, the General Scott; Tank recovery vehicle, M-25 — the Dragon Wagon; 155mm gun, the Long Tom; 3-inch antitank gun, the Moccasin; 81mm. short mortar — the Bobcat; 60mm Jungle mortar T18E6 — the Tom Thumb; and the 2.36-inch Rocket Launcher M9A1 — the Bazooka.

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Investiture Rites

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Senior Scout Troop directed games for the younger children. Then all Scouts, their directors and guests were escorted to the dining room where the Scouts served tea and cookies.

Miss Hazel McJunkin is leader of the Brownies, and Miss Frances Williams is Intermediate Scout Leader. ------------------------------------------- [cartoon rendering of keeping poisons separate and safe]

STAY SAFE OFF-THE-JOB, TOO.

[drawing of bottle of poison] The SAFE WAY TO MARK POISON BOTTLES IF THEY MUST BE KEPT IN YOUR MEDICINE CHEST

PINS IN CORK BOTTLE CLEARLY LABLED

[drawing of man with bathroom sink] [speach bubble] WOW !! THAT ISN'T THE MOUTH WASH!

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Frineds of Mrs. T. L. Camden are glad to have her back at work again after being absent a few days due to illness.

Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Henderson of Greenville were recent holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ramsey.

We're glad to have Cecil McKinney back on the job after being absent several days due to an accident.

Mr. Frank Taylor, Jr., of Brunswick Ga., was a recent visitor here.

We welcome to Job No. 2, second shift, Miss Grace Penland.

Friends of Mrs. Priscilla Bruce regret that her son, Rance, Jr., had an accident, but everyone is glad to know he is recuperating nicely at the General Hospital.

Miss Jewell Bayne, of Travelers Rest, was the holiday guest of Nellie Barnette.

Mr. T. C. Guest, of Newport News, Virginia, was the holiday guest of his sister, Mrs. Lizzie Staton.

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Stephenson and family were the holiday guests of Mrs. Martha Hobbs, of Burlington, N. C.

We're glad to have Mr. F. K. Epps back on second shift with us, after being on third shift for several months.

Miss Margie Nolan and Miss Ruth Caldwell, of Belmont, N. C., were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McAlister, of Greenville.

Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Moore were the holiday guests of Mr. Moore's brother and sister. His brother is W. C. Moore and his sister is Mrs. Ella Deaton, both of Burlington, N. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Duck Smith had as guests a few days ago, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wells, of War Shoals. Mr. Wells is home on furlough from the Navy.

Mr. J. T. Waldrop says that his brother who was wounded overseas is on his way home. Everyone hopes that his wound is not serious.

Bill Cody and Duck Smith, together with other members of the Dixie Ramblers made music at Earn Lynch's Sunday.

Bill Ivester has done quite a bit of hunting recently.

We extend our very best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tankersley, who were married Saturday, January 6. Mrs. Tankersley is the former Miss Agnes Dunn.

Mrs. T. R. Chandler is back at work following the death of her grandson, Larry Que Poole, who died January 7, 1945.

We welcome Russell Poole, Ralph Lybrand, and Ernest Bright to Weave Room No. Two.

The mother of William Poole has been ill. We wish for her a speedy recovery.

We are very glad to see Mrs. Savilla Moon back on the job after an absence due to illness.

Employees on Job No. three welcome Harvey Epps as their new sweeper and loom cleaner. He is doing a very efficient job.

Friends and employees alike were pleasantly suprised to see M. A. (Buster) Martin

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on his visit to the plant recently. He is a former employee of S. Slater and Sons, having left the last week in 1944 to accept a call to Cedar Lane Baptist Church, of Greenville, as pastor.

We regret very much to learn of the death of the mother of Mr. Jasper Voyles. We extend our sincerest sympathy.

Pfc. Roy Deaton, from the Southwest Pacific theater of war, is visiting his siter-inlaw, Mrs. Kate Deaton.

Mrs. Ethel Bryant attended the funeral of her uncle in Ga. last Friday.

Miss Edna Chandler from Knoxville, Tenn. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Chandler.

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Smith and daughter, Elizabeth, were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawton Fortune, of Greenville.

Mrs. Floyd Duncan and son, Melvin, were visitors in Laurens last weekend.

Mrs. Ludine Winstead was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ables in WinstonSalem, N. C.

Mrs. Cordell Huffman spent several days at the home of Mrs. France Drye at Mt. Holly, N. C. Mrs. Huffman was called to Mt. Holly due to the death of Mrs. Drye's brother, Lt. Jack Hoover, who was killed in a plane crash in Memphis, Tenn.

The employees of Weave Room No. Two welcome Mrs. Louise Smith to this department. She is a former employee of the cloth room.

Miss Sarah Hannon plans to spend the weekend with Mrs. Bessie Garret, of Judson. The two of them will visit Miss Floree Pitman on Sunday.

We are very glad Mr. Raymond Johnson has recovered from his illness and is back on the job.

Mrs. Mae Turnbull and Mrs. Myrtle Robinson have been absent due to the serious illness of the aunt.

Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Brannon plan to spend several days at Duke Hospital in Durham, N. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stutts, of Greenville, and Mrs. Avery Brown, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Garrett recently.

Mr. Eugene Ducker, brother of Mrs. Ansel Garrett, left recently to take a defense job in Knoxville, Tenn.

Pvt. Virginia Knight and Seaman Ralph Knight have returned to their respective stations after spending a leave with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Knight.

Harry Burnett and Pearl Ledford of the U. S. Navy visited the plant recently. Both are former employees of Weave Room No. 3.

The many friends of Mrs. Eula Lynch will be glad to know that she has returned to her home following a serious operation.

We are sorry to learn that Mr. Jim Smith is still ill at his home near Dacusville.

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Theatre Guide

January 20, 1945 "BRIDE BY MISTAKE" Starring Alan Marshal Loraine Day Marsha Hunt

January 22, 1945 "STEP LIVELY" Starring Frank Sinatra George Murphy Gloria DeHaven

January 26, 1945 "TENDER COMRADE" Starring Ginger Rogers Robert Ryan Ruth Hussey

January 27, 1945 "MARINE RAIDERS" Starring Pat O'Brien Robert Ryan Ruth Hussey

January 29, 1945 "JIVE JUNCTION" Starring Dickie Moore Tina Thayer Gerra Young

February 2, 1945 "MAN FROM FRISCO" Starring Michael O'Shea Anne Shirley Gene Lockhart --------------------------------------------------------------- Reid Announces (Con't. from page 1, col. 3)

Down the Road," "The Man Without a Country," "Brain Busters" (featuring Billy Gilbert), and "Aladdin's Lamp" (a comedy cartoon).

MAY 1: "In His Steps" (a religious feature length picture based on Sheldon't book bearing the same title), "Our Enemy — The Japanese" (a war film), and "Mickey's Covered Wagon" (a comedy). ---------------------------------------------- Woman's Society (con't from page 1, col. 4) Two new members joined the Society and were extended a warm welcome by all members of the society. They are Mesdames Chaplin and Dublin.

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LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

"Books are keys to wisdom's treasure; Books are gates to lands of treasure; Books are paths that upward lead; Books are friends. Come let us read."

During 1954, the librarian wishes to dedicate the library column to the ADULTS of Slater, since the Children's reading is largely taken care of through their library clubs. This column will keep ADULTS posted on some of the more outstanding books in the Library, but one must always remember that there are many good books which will not find their way into this column, since it would not be possible to review every book in the Library during the course of the year. For that reason, you will want to visit the Library regularly, so that you can select for yourself the books that will mean most to you.

As a special service, the librarian keeps a list of all books specifically requested, and these are obtained from the Greenville Library at the earliest possible date. It is hoped that everyone will feel free to avail himself of this special service, so that the Library will be able to adequately meet the particular reading needs of each individual.

In urging everyone to use the library more freely, the following quotation comes to mind: "Knowledge is of two kinds: We know the subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it." In our community, the Library is the place where one can find some material on practically any subject, and the librarian stands ready to assist. ------------------------------------ "Our battle of production will end only with the defeat of Japan."— Under Secretary of the Navy Ralph A. Bard.

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WITH THE NEW ARRIVALS

Pfc. and Mrs. Raymond Lawson are parents of a daughter born December 14, 1944. She has been named Barbara Ann. Mrs. Lawson is the former Miss Ethel Minnie Capps. Pfc. Lawson is at Oklahoma City with the 94th Repair Squadron. — O — Mr. and Mrs. Hoyte D. Neloms are the parents of a daughter, named Doris Olivia, born December 20, 1944. Mrs. Neloms was Miss Densmore before her marriage. — O — Cpl. and Mrs. Ralph Poole are the parents of a son who has been named Larry Que. He was born January 5, 1945. Mrs. Poole is the former Miss Georgia Chandler. Cpl. Poole is now serving overseas. We sympathize deeply with Cpl. and Mrs. Poole in the loss of their son, who died January 7. --------------------------------------------- RED CROSS HOSPITAL WORKERS. There are 1,600 Red Cross hospital workers overseas. They provide medical social service and recreation to the wounded and advise concerning government benefits and Red Cross services available on their return home. -------------------------------------------- In Three Years of War, the Navy Has Helped Clear the Japs from a Pacific area of eight million square miles. Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal revealed recently. During that time, the Secretary said, the Navy had convoyed in the Atlantic and the Pacific troops and supplies in 61,000 ships. It has landed 1,200,000 assault troops on invasion beaches. It has sunk over 1,400 enemy ships totaling about 4,- 750,000 tons. And its air power has shot down or destroyed 10,000 planes.

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Page Four THE SLATER NEWS January 25, 1945

[column 1] WITH OUR . . .MEN. . . IN SERVICE

[photo Carlos Burdette in uniform] PVT. CARLOS D. BURDETTE is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burdett, of Marietta, S. C. Before entering service he worked in our plant, leaving us in October 1943 ___________________________ [photo Bruce Cothran in uniform] Pvt. Bruce E. Cothran is at present stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama.

He is the son of Mrs. Grace Cothran, who resides at Rt. 2, Travelers Rest, S. C.

He formerly worked at S. Slater and Sons, Inc., having worked in one of our Weave Rooms as a filling hauler. He left our plant in August, 1944, to enter the service of his country.

He is a brother of Pvt. Billie S. Cothran, a former filling checker at this plant, but who is now serving with the Infantry in Europe.

[photo Butler Sprouse in uniform] Pvt. Butler Lee Sprouse is serving in the U. S. Army somewhere in Europe at the present time.

He is the son of Mrs. Josephine F. Sprouse who liaves at Route 1, Marietta.

Before entering service he was a loom cleaner in our weave room. He left Slater on May 24, 1944, to enter service. __________________________ Country Now Produces (Con't. from page 1, col. 5)

troublesome of these changes have to do with our production of heavy artillery and small arm ammunition. All the ammunition in the world is cheaper than the lives of our sons. Let the Japs and the Germans destroy our youth if they will. We believe — and we intend to stand by that belief right to the end — that we can shorten the war and hold down loss of life by pouring out materiel instead when that will do the job.

"The 'number one' job until the last Jap is licked will continue to be to get the men on the production line where they are needed, to give our soldiers what they need. Workers are leaving war production for factories making civilian goods. They are dropping their tools while our soldiers on the battle line are fighting for their lives. They are worrying about their postwar future When All The Postwar Future For Many Of Our Men may be your sons, your brothers, May Be Six Feet Of Sod In A Foreign Land! This is unthinkable. Let's get back to that sense of urgency we

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knew earlier in the war. Let's deny ourselves the luxury of being tired and remember that there will be plenty of time to relax when the job is done. Let's get it done. The way to keep at it until our enemies are licked, until they've laid down their arms, until every last German and every last Jap has surrendered. ____________________________ WHOLE BLOOD. The Red Cross Blood Donor Service now supplied whole blood to the armed forces in addition to providing for plasma program. Whole blood is flown to the war theaters, where it is used to supplement plasma transfusions.

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My Wonderful Mother

God made a wonderful mother, A mother that never grows old. He made her smiles of sunshine, And he moulded her heart of pure gold. In her eyes he placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks, fair roses you see. God made a wonderful mother And He gave that Dear Mother to me. —William M. Mull—S 2/c San Diego, Calif. ______________________________ No Time To Celebrate (Con't. from page 1, col. 1)

offensive operation we must have more supplies on hand, and more ships to transport them. And if the figures I have given you seem high, remember that they are for only the 7th Fleet, covering a period of one month. Include Admiral Halsey's large force, the demand of numerous Naval establishments, support for our Allies, plus the tremendous needs of our Army, and you have a better conception of the problem we are facing — a responsibility resting on the productive genius of the United States.

"We have heard talk of jubilant celebrations being planned for the day the fighting in Europe ends. I discredit such tales, because the fighting men out here — your sons and brothers — aren't thinking in terms of two wars. To them, it is all the same fight — even though waged on opposite sides of the world.

"You have been told many times that the war is not yet won. I can only repeat and attempt to emphasize the truth of this statement, and if our requests for more ships, more because the demands of war are insatiable — as well as unpredictable. Never again must our fighting men be confronted with the bitter excuse — "too little, too late." Now is the time to increase our efforts— hit the enemy hard and fast.

"We are making progress, but always that progress is dependent on the production lines of America, and only by accumulating an overwhelming superiority in force can we achieve victory with a minimum loss of American lives. Certainly this is a goal all work for."

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Admiral Halsey Salutes Workers

I salute the productive power of America. It has built for us a powerful, efficient Navy — a Navy that has met the severe test of all-out battle. What a contrast from the dark days of Guadalcanal in 1942, when we attcked with all we had to stop the Japanese, to the brightness of this day, with our invincible Navy swiftly and surely gaining unchallenged command of the sea.

Management and labor can take pride in our fighting ships — and the remarkable machinery which you have built to drive those fighting ships today.

After weeks of unprecedented fighting at the very door of Japan, your Navy was nevertheless in material readiness to give a superlative performance on those memorable days of the 24th, 25th and 26th of October. The enemy fleet sortied from their anchorages and approached the Philippine Sea exepecting to find the United States Navy weakened by land-based air attacks and exhausted by extensive steaming far from base. Instead they found the Third and Seventh Fleets in fighting trim — a tribute to the Navy's ships and equipment and weapons.

You can be proud, too, of the performance of the officers and men who man the planes and ships you have given your Navy. Our American heritage has bred into them the same sort of good stuff that we expect and find in the ships and weapons industry is producing.

I salute the productivity of the past, but that is not enough. You know that our Army is waging a major campaign in the Central Philippines. You know the thousands of tons of ammunition, trucks, guns, and supplies needed to keep an Army on the offensive. You cannot but see that more armies will be soon engaged in similar offensives closer and closer to the heart of the Japanese empire if this stubborn enemy is to be decisively beaten. You must know that hundreds of ships and thousands of planes must be employed to land and support those armies. If anything, the demand on you for productive support will increase — I repeat increase.

Your fighting men have not faltered yet and will not falter. Keep it coming — and nothing can prevent the achievement of a complete victory and a safe and decent peace! _____________________________ "The Navy Has Learned a Great Deal About the Need and Imporance of skilled workers by witnessing the outstanding performance of the Seabees," declared Rear Admiral Frederick G. Crisp, USN, in a recent address at New Orleans. He predicted that the "precisionmindedness of our American workers and the men in our armed forces will have a profound effect upon our national economy and our standard of living when this war is won." ________________________________ BUY WAR BONDS

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G. I. BLUES

I go to sleep in a G. I. bed, On a G. I. pillow I rest my head; My blankets — they are G. I., too, Then, G., I sleep and dream of you.

A G. I. bugler wakes me up, Drink G. I. coffee from a G. I. cup, The powdered eggs are G. I., too, But, G., I wish that I were with you.

Sitting on my G. I. bed, My G. I. hat up on my head, G. I. razor, G. I. comb, G., I wish that I were home.

I go on a G. I. maneuver, Equipped complete with a G. I. pack, Get G. I. blisters from a G. I. shoe, But G., I walk and think of you.

They issue everything we need Paper to write on, books to read; They issue food to make us grow, G., I want a leave for home.

If I come down with G. I. ills, They stuff me full of G. I. pills, Ointments and drops are G. I. too, But G., I'd heal just seeing you.

I'll freeze in G. I. huts in Nome, Or roast in G. I. shacks in Rome, I'll hear the G. I. rains then, too, But G., I'd rather hear from you.

In G. I. trucks I go on G. I. trips. Go overseas in G. I. ships, The planes I fly are G. I., too, But, G., I'll ride and think of you.

I'm getting tired of G. I. drills, Of G. I. foods, I've had my part, Of G. I. clothes, I'm tired, too, But G., I'm never tired of you.

At night, my G. I. prayers I say To win this G. I. war some day. And when this G. I. war is over, This G. I. will return to you.

It's G. I. this and G. I. that, G. I. haircut, G. I. hat, Everything here is Government Issue, G., I wish that I could kiss you.

Now G. I. stands for "Government Issue," And, My darling, G., I miss you, And G., I hope you miss me too, For G., I love you—G., I do! _________________________ RED CROSS CLUBMOBILES. The American Red Cross has 200 clubmobiles in operation. Of these, 39 are cine-al mobiles, which bring movies and music to our fighting men in the field.

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Local Matron Loses Brother

Wade H Davis, 39, died suddenly on January 9, 1945, in Augusta, Georgia.

For the past three years Mr. Davis had been connected with the Corps of Engineers of the U. S. Army, serving as an electrical engineer on military construction projects under the Augusta Engineer's office. His services with the government began during the construction of Camp Gordon, Ga., and continued without interruption until the time of his death.

He was a member of the Liberty lodge No. 235 A. F. M. and the Eastern Star chapter No. 80, and was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Liberty. He was a graduate of the Liberty High School.

Mr. Davis was born in Greenville county, but moved to Liberty in early childhood. He was the son of Jim W. Davis, who survives and the late Mrs. Janie Harrison Davis.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Rae Orr Davis, one son, Wayne Ray Davis, one brother, Lewis W. Davis, and a sister, Mrs. Clyde M. Johnson.

Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church in Liberty Thursday, January 11, at two o'clock by the Rev. Claude E. Searborough, his pastor, and Rev. V. O. Taylor. Internment was made in the family plot in the West View cemetery.

We extend to Mrs. C. M. Johnson our deepest sympathy in the loss of her brother. _____________________________ An Army Signal Corps Radio Ship, for the first time in military history relayed the news of American landings in the Philippines to the waiting world. Manned by the Army Communications Service of the Signal Corps, the ship was a vital link in the lontest radio network ever established. Among the first messages flashed was the original communique of General MacArthur, which was also given the British Broadcasting System by way of the United States. Radiophotos of the invasion were also flashed back to the United States to give the American press instantaneous picture coverage of the operations. ____________________________ HELPS PRISONERS. The International Red Cross Committee watches over the welfare of war prisoners of all countries that have ratified the convention covering this phase of warfare. The Committee's delegates make periodic visits to prisoner of war camps, inspect housing and food, talk to the prisoners' chosen representatives in privacy, ascertain physical and spiritual needs, and see that they are properly cared for. __________________________ MEDICAL KITS FOR PRISONERS. Red Cross medical kits for prisoners of war contain standard preparations in quantities sufficient for 100 men for one month. _________________________ BUY MORE BONDS!

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